*Language: Mandarin Chinese and numerous dialects spoken. English is well understood in airport,4 up star hotels and tourism.

*Currency: Renminbi (RMB) called Yuan or Kuai by Chinese people

1Eura = 9.7 RMB approx

1£ = 11 RMB approx

1$(AUD) = 6.1 approx

1$(CAD) = 6.5 approx

1$(USD) = 6.8 RMB approx

* Visa Requirement:

A China tourist visa, also known as an L visa, is usually valid for 30 days from the day of entry. It might be extended through applications to the local public security bureau. You have the option of a single-entry or double-entry or multiple-entries visa.

To apply a China tourist visa , Chinese Embassy and Consulates at your home may require the following:

*Getting Around: There is a good network of frequent domestic flights within China, with major carriers being Air China, China Eastern Airline and China Southern Airline. Various direct flight operate between Beijing, Shanghai and China's major resorts; including Xian, Guilin, Kunming and Lhasa. Apart from flights China has wide and efficient railway system. The network today serves all provinces(including Tibet), with the exception of the special administrative region of Macau.

*Festivals, Events and Busy Times:

China has many festivals and events throughout the country at the time of the year. Many of these are determined by the lunar cycle and so exact dates vary. But the most of the busy time is China Lunar New Year which could be the day in end of Jan or before mid Feb. Usually 15 days before and after Lunar New Year the transportation is getting very busy and everyone thinking of going home. The airline wouldn't have discount tickets and train tickets are hard to be obtained.

5th day of the Fifth Month of Chinese Lunar Calendar---Dragon Boat Festival (most in end of May to mid of Jun)

15th Day of the Eighth Month of Chinese Lunar Calendar---Mid-Autumn Festival (most in end of Sep)

*Baggage Allowance

Airport Checked Baggage: For China domestic flight, an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 40kg (88 pounds) for first class, and 30kg (66pounds) for business class, while20kg (44 pounds) for economy class. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants. If your baggage is over the limitation, you will need to pay for the excess weight, and some of the airports in China are quite strict with this.

Airport Carry-on Baggage: For the domestic passengers, the total weight of carry-on baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg (11 pounds). First class passengers may carry up to 2 pieces. All other passengers may carry on only one piece. The size may not exceed 20x40x55cm. Carry- on baggage in excess of the limit is subject to an excess baggage fee and must be carried as checked baggage.

Train Baggage: No baggage pieces required. For adult passengers the total allowed weight is 20kg (44 pounds) . For child passengers the total allowed weight is 10kg (22 pounds). ,